This “rigorous” all-women’s school in Massachusetts is one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, boasting notable alumnae such as Madeline Albright, Nora Ephron, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Since Wellesley is all about “supporting women who will run the world,” students are “very well taken care of here,” finding themselves part of “a great community that encourages and frees women to find their inner strength.” Coupled with “amazing financial aid,” and study abroad opportunities, the college “is a supportive, engaging, and downright fun community.” The “vibrant,” “worldly, interesting” professors here are “top-of-the-line,” and “they know so much about their fields [that] an A paper is hard to come by.” These “masters of their fields” offer “an immense amount of resources and time” to their students, and “class lectures combine the perfect balance of lecture and discussion to keep them engaging.”

Alumnae stick together, and Wellesley’s support system and alumnae network “guarantee you a top spot in places you are interested in, or at least some guidance on how to get in there.” There are plenty of resources available to students from the administration (such as “tons of grants, academic/health advising”), as well as the ability to cross register with MIT, Babson, and Olin, giving students access to a “rich array of courses” and classmates. The common denominator among all Wellesley students is that “we all strive to do our best and have a greater vision for the world beyond Wellesley.”

No matter what kind of scene you’re into, most students “like to get off the Wellesley campus on the weekend. Many Wellesley women “enjoy going to local coed schools like MIT, Harvard, Babson, and Olin". Going into Boston to “escape the intensity of the campus” is also a great way to relax, see a movie, or grab a bite. If students decide to stay on campus, “organizations are really great about throwing engaging events, bringing off-campus speakers, and creating a fun environment close to home.” Wellesley women love to “meet over food and discuss everything under the sun.”

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